Journal
ECOLOGY OF FOOD AND NUTRITION
Volume 53, Issue 6, Pages 658-677Publisher
TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC
DOI: 10.1080/03670244.2014.911178
Keywords
Singapore; urbanization; family; child nutrition; food decisions
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- National University of Singapore-Global Asia Institute Research Grant [AC-2010-1-001]
- Asia Research Institute
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As countries develop economically and increasing numbers of women enter the workforce, children are partly being cared for by someone other than their mother. Little is known about the impact of this shift in child-care provider on children's nutrition. This study presents findings from a case study of Singapore, a small country that has experienced phenomenal economic growth. Focus groups were conducted with 130 women of varying educational levels and ethnicities to learn about food decisions in their families. The findings showed that Singaporean working women cook infrequently, families eat out frequently, and children exert considerable influence on food choices. Implications for work-family policies and child health are discussed.
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